Kuí indicates that, (notwithstanding the condition of things which it denotes), in small matters there will (still) be good success.
Image
Above, fire; below, the lake. Image of Opposition. Thus amid all fellowship The superior man retains his individuality.
Judgement
Opposition. In small matters, good fortune.
上九
Expression :
Isolated through opposition, one sees one's companion as a pig covered with dirt, as a wagon full of devils. First one draws a bow against him, then one lays the bow aside. He is not a robber; he will woo at the right time. As one goes, rain falls; then good fortune comes.
Image :
'The good fortune symbolised by meeting with (genial) rain' springs from the passing away of all doubts.
六五
Expression :
Remorse disappears. The companion bites his way through the wrappings. If one goes to him, how could it be a mistake?
Image :
'With his hereditary minister (he unites closely and easily) as if he were biting through a piece of skin:'--his going forward will afford ground for congratulation.
九四
Expression :
Isolated through opposition, one meets a like-minded man with whom one can associate in good faith. Despite the danger, no blame.
Image :
'They blend their sincere desires together, and there will be no error:'--their (common) aim is carried into effect.
六三
Expression :
One sees the wagon dragged back, the oxen halted, a man's hair and nose cut off. Not a good beginning, but a good end.
Image :
'We see his carriage dragged back:'--this is indicated by the inappropriateness of the position (of the line). 'There is no (good) beginning, but there will be a (good) end:'--this arises from his meeting with the strong (subject of the topmost line).
九二
Expression :
One meets his lord in a narrow street. No blame.
Image :
'He happens to meet with his lord in a bye-passage:'--but he has not deviated (for this meeting) from the (proper) course.
初九
Expression :
Remorse disappears. If you lose your horse, do not run after it; it will come back of its own accord. When you see evil people, guard yourself against mistakes.
Image :
'He meets with bad men (and communicates with them):'--(he does so), to avoid the evil of their condemnation.
